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Dubai drops minimum property value for investor residency visa for buyers easing access
International
Published on 29 April 2026
Now sole owners face no minimum value barrier
Dubai Land Department has eased rules for a two-year real estate investor residency visa by removing the prior minimum property purchase value for sole ownership. For joint owners, each investor must hold at least a Dirham 4 lakh share. The shift lowers entry hurdles for property-based residency applicants.
- Dubai removed the minimum property purchase value for sole investors
- Joint ownership now requires at least a Dirham 4 lakh share per investor
- The change is aimed at making investor residency easier to qualify for
- Two-year investor residency benefits are tied to these updated thresholds
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